US Bridges

US 6 Mid Cape HWY over HWY S Pamet RD

Fair

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · 2.3 M N of Wellfleet Tl · Structure no. T08003472DOTNBI

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Mid Cape HWY over HWY S Pamet RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 6 Mid Cape HWY over HWY S Pamet RD in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,571 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,060 by 2032. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 6 Mid Cape HWY
CrossesHWY S Pamet RD
Location2.3 M N of Wellfleet Tl
RouteState Highway 6
CountyBarnstable County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.9932, -70.04844
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,571 (2023)
Projected traffic32,060 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 Mid Cape HWY over HWY S Pamet RD built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 Mid Cape HWY over HWY S Pamet RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US 6 Mid Cape HWY over HWY S Pamet RD carry?

About 11,571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Mid Cape HWY over HWY S Pamet RD?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Mid Cape HWY over HWY S Pamet RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.